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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

4

Plane Crash Kills Two Youths Near Monroe

Witnesses say the light aircraft with license NC32423 spun into the ground after the engine failed during a steep bank near Poole’s residence. Wall and Poole, both from local infantry links, died. Funeral services set for Friday in Bienville and Monroe areas.

Poole Elia Mae Crumpler E. M. MacMuhen Mac- Mullen Wall Fire Company One Parish J. T. French Europe Monroe Scheen West Monroe Baptist Church C. E. Autrey Hasley Mulhearn Funeral Home Methodist Church of Bienville Conger Funeral Home Arcadia Cone Pabertean Walls S. T. Wall Stanley Edwin Wall S. R. Wall Ponte Otis C. Poole Donald C. Poole Charles Griffenburg Atlanta W. W. Poole Mars Scheen Ernest Poole Tait Poole Buck"’ Poole

Hungary Faces Communist Tightening After Nagy Ouster

Budapest reports indicate Hungarian Communists move to suppress criticism and strengthen border controls following Premier Ferenc Nagy's removal. In Vienna secret agents and a Hungary-linked network are suspected. U.S. may withdraw recognition after the Nov 4 elections. Diplomatic talks continue in Washington over Hungary's future.

Europe Czechoslovakia United States State Department Hungary Washington Aladar Szegedy-Maszak Budapest Francis Nagy, Jr Szegedy Maszak Legation Stephen Borsody Szegedy- Maszak Litvia Lithuania Estonia Baltic States Russia U.S Ferenc Nagy Alwrwedes Dowel Betis Atest Vienna Austria U. S Wiener Kurier Istvan Balogh America Tungary Sviridey

Markets Drift Mixed as Leaders Waver in NY Trading

Markets in New York on June 5 show strength amid wavering leaders and slow dealings. Major stocks posted mixed results with many favorites edging forward at midday while overall direction stayed cloudy into the afternoon. notable names include American Tel Tel, General Foods, United Aircraft, Prudential and Westinghouse among others.

New York Accent Chemicals& Wye Veennes American Car & Foundry Seerereee Americam & Foreign Power Wieteeees American Ete American Tor & Starter Eens Ees American Smelting & Refinery American Sugar American Tel & Tel American Tobacco Boy Eesee American Water Works Yey Anioconda Copper General Foods Creneral Alotous Gillette Sateiv Resor Atay Croodrieh Bop Ieee Ee Goodyear Tire & Kubver Great Northern Railway Pld Greyhound Corporation Gulf Mobile & Ohta Gulf Od International Harvester Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Barnsdail Co Aviation Bethlehem Steel Boeing Airplane Dee Borden Company Bucyrus Erie Budd Compens Calumet & Hecla Canadian Pacific Crbin Curt Wright Curtiss Wright Deere & Co Dowslas al du Port de Nemours Eastman Kodak Company Eeceverras Auto Lite Company 3 Electric Boat Company Mengel Ct Tre Peas Montgomery Ward Nash Kelvinstii Natvonal Biscuit Atonal National da National Custallers Navignal Power & Ligat National Supply Seeee Nehi Corporat Viceeseeyerne Pereee Ewes Wba York Central Railroad North American Camp Northern Paulie Oo Eee Cots Pee Weneae Packard Abitors PareAmercan Airways Paraimount Piergtes Penney d Cc Cr Calle Pedervana Bavira Vacuum Souther 1 v Co Calusa Randard Tuciaata Je Tone & Webster Tidebarer Corpory Cian Wirth& Company Fice Water Pimken Detroit Axio Timken Boller Boat Union Carbide Tanan O Cat United Linded UC Unite IG Ied Bee United Gee Tinperal United Stock Warner Brother Weson OW & Brow Western Union Telegraph Westinghouse Air Brakes Westinghouse Electric Woolworth FW

Fields Announces Candidacy For Louisiana Attorney General

In Farmerville on June 5 Harvey G. Fields declared his bid for Louisiana attorney general. The former prosecutor of numerous political scandal cases advocates municipal autonomy for towns and proposes a 1 cent per staff addition with half the staff as World War I veterans.

Farmerville Louisiana Harvey G. Fields

Coal mediation looms as June deadline nears for law

The piece outlines mediation paths under Lewis amid a looming strike and possible six week shutdown. It notes a June 15 decision on whether the coal mediation bill becomes law and cites operator openness to a ten day dry vacation shutdown to allow repairs.

Lewis John O'Leary O’leary

Stop Foot Itch Quick Guide From a 5 Minute Test

Read about a simple 5 minute test to identify and treat athlete’s foot and related infections. The guide mentions common remedies, timing, and steps to reduce itching and discomfort. It cites products and home care tips suitable for quick relief.

PRG Sandman

Labor bill advances amid sharp House debate

The House passed the labor bill 220 to 79 after an earlier 908 to 107 vote on a similar measure. The compromise combines the House and Senate versions to curb strikes, allow court orders during 80 days of mediation, bar the closed shop, permit suits against unions, and limit collective bargaining for unions tied to Communists. Leaders Halleck and Rayburn sparred over veto risks and enforcement if signed into law.

Marcantonio New York Aga House Senate Congress Halleck Diawa Wnanst Resburn Texas Rayburn John L. Lewis United States Lewis United Mine Workers Union Min Truman Sid Thes Dourstey

Mechanized Ejection System Aims to Save Pilots in Jumps

The description outlines a 20 percent relief device reducing spine strain and a belt driven ejector system. Two guns detach gear and a parachute fires automatically at safe altitude. The mechanism enables quicker, gentler exits with minimal blackout risk during high speed decelerations.

Li Ames Lan Ay Omar Aou

New aircraft carrier serves as training ship at Pensacola

The U S Wright Aaron, the navy's newest aircraft carrier, is acting as a training ship for naval aviators at Pensacola Florida. Seaman John R Dillywhai and others including John A Durham Ray Ville and Edward Batton are noted among the crew.

UOS Wright John R. Dillywhai Som John A. Durham Ray Ville Edward (. Batton Ign Uives Des Monroe Wright Nava Pensacola Fla

Potatoes Arrivals and Shipments Reported Amid Market Notes

Chicago notes show potato arrivals at 253 with 309 on track and shipments totals around 400. Alabama Bliss Triumphs and Arizona Bliss Triumphs referenced with California Long Whites priced near 4.00 dollars, quality washed and available upon call.

Chicago UPI USDA Alabama Bliss Aizona Bliss California U.S

Cotton futures rise on favorable textile reports and short covering

New Orleans and New York market activity shows futures advancing with July and other contracts up around 18 to 22 cents. Spot prices close higher with steady to firm tones as buying interest persists amid mill activity and anticipated crop developments.

New Orleans New York Japan Colton

Chicago grain market summary shows mixed gains and declines

Chicago grain trading on June 3 centered in vats with minor moves across grain futures. Vats gained about a cent to near seasonal highs while wheat and corn posted small losses or gains. Oats rose modestly with July activity around 93 7 8 to 93 1 8.

Chicago Board of Trade Peace Town

Hog and cattle futures fluctuate as market reports bid higher

Chicago June 5. USDA market report shows salable hogs 6000 with total 8500 head, prices up to SEQ higher with gains mainly on over 250 lb weights. Sows up about 250 cents, top around 24.75. good to choice hogs 170-260 lb range, calves 26.50 down. cattle totals 4500, good to choice steers and yearlings 24.50-27.25, heifers 25.50, cows 9.59-19.50 with heavy bulls to 17.50.

New York Chicago USDA

Market update shows mixed gains and losses in energy stocks

Curbs Cties Service at 30 1/2, Electric Bond and Share at 10 1/4, Humble Oil at 58 1/2, Niagara Hudson at 7 7/8, and United Gas at 15 marked notable positions in today’s trading session reflecting varied investor sentiment.

Electric Bond & Share Humble Oil Niagara-Hudson United Gas

Roerich Letters and a Myth of Master Intellects

A 1947 King Features Syndicate column critiques Roerich messages to an arts association, linking them to Himalayan mystique and a broader suspicion of spiritual elites. The piece compares such ideas to Hitler and Ludendorff notions of sacred soil and cleansing fires, noting ambiguity about the ethnicity of the supposed masters and speculating on political implications.

Cultural Association Academy of Arts Roerich Goofy Guru Wallaee Germany Hitler Asia Henry Wallace King Features Syndicate, Inc

Emperor wreck disaster claims Open Sea Captain amid Great Lakes tragedy

Rescue efforts continued after the Emperor sank off Isle Royale with 25 believed drowned. Capt Eldon Walkinshaw of Collingwood Ont was among the missing as divers planned to search the hull. Four men were rescued, ten more from a lifeboat, and seven from Canoe Rock as investigators probe the collision near Fort William. Many Hungarian peasants reportedly live past a century on sour milk diets.

Coastal Queen Isle Royale Ak. J. Linseot Great Lakes Georgian Bay Eldon Walkinshaw Collingwood Ont Lakes Canoe Rock Big Island Ernest Albrecht Kimball Fort William Coast Guard C. R. Clark Upper Michigan

Civil service commission upholds merit standards in dismissal ruling

The Louisiana Civil Service Commission dismisses charges against Green and Seidengrenz, finding no proof that Public Safety Director Huckabay urged endorsements or that political affiliation affected employment. It warns against coercion while stressing merit-based endorsements, and urges adherence to section 42 to prevent future discrimination.

Green Seidengrenz Huckabay Public Safety Directo Hunter H. Huckabay Louisiana State Civil Service Act Department of the State Service

Vermont Flood Ravages North City With Widespread Damage

Floodwaters inundated hundreds of homes in northern Vermont causing mud depths from five inches to two feet. Damage estimates reached 2.6 million dollars, with crop losses and property wreckage. Four people were missing but later accounted for. Highways to New York remained passable while the Rutland railroad bridge and wooden covered bridges were washed away. Traffic to Canada redirected. communications near normal as waters receded.

Ings State Armory Red Cross New York State Line Rutland Vermont New Hampshire Maine

Wallace pressures Truman stance while mulling third party

Henry Wallace declined to pledge support for President Truman at a Raleigh press conference, saying his answer depends on the president. He plans an address tonight and says he aims to keep the Democratic party liberal, warning that if it becomes a war party or party of reaction he may quit the party.

Garsson Murray Kentucky Andrew J. May May War Department House Military Committee Garssons Henry Garsson Chicago Ordnance District Washington Raleigh N. C Henry Wallace Truman Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Wallace Russia

Senate debate shapes postwar troop and reparations plan

Senators clash over occupation troop levels and Italy reparations totaling 360 million dollars with Russia to receive 100 million. U S withdrawal from Italy sparks fear of Communist influence while Vandenberg urges treaty approval to aid Democratic forces in Hungary. Russia would keep lines to Soviet occupied Germany and Austria to maintain communications.

Cupation Russia Germany Austria United States Italy Hungary Vandenberg Michigan Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Stray Bullet Fatal to 15 Month Old in Memphis

In Memphis Tennessee a 15 month old boy, Frederick Adkins Jr., died after a stray 22 caliber bullet pierced his skull while rocked on a porch. The bullet was recovered in two pieces following surgery performed yesterday and the child had been reported doing well the previous night. The incident reflects ongoing risks from stray gunfire in urban areas.

Memphis Tenn Frederick Adkins, Jr

UN debate on bases contingents and speed of forces

The Belgian delegate warned the UN faces a risk of disturbance if a great power acts. American Herschel W. Johnson urged full debate and a September assembly decision on bases, contingents, and equal forces. Russia opposed fixed bases, Johnson argued for mobile, rapid deployment and mobile US-led readiness. Norway’s coastline note adds strategic context.

United Nations Herschel W. Johnson General Assembly Johnson Russia United Natons Soviet Union Enimen

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